Rahway, NJ (ZIP 07065) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.3M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Rahway has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $53.7M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Rahway has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 1998.
Rahway has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Rahway has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2016.
Rahway has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rahway was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $2.7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 7, 1998 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07065 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rahway, NJ, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Rahway (ZIP 07065) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Rahway has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07065 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.3M in property damage in the Rahway, NJ area (ZIP 07065). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →